Rep. Steve Santarsiero told folks in December that the continued ownership of semi-automatic rifles was a "loophole" that must be closed in Pennsylvania - in other words, confiscation. Now he has launched a new organization from Bucks County to push his agenda in Harrisburg.

Many gun owners and hunters are taking a closer look at another issue that has been up for debate for years now - opening hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania. Many states, including Pennsylvania, have repealed nearly all of these blue laws that were originally enacted in order to regulate personal religious or moral behavior. Only a small minority maintain their blue laws against hunting.

Based on the smiles on their faces and the speed of their social network updates, more than a few lawmakers were genuinely excited to see Gov. Tom Corbett sign the important self-defense bill into law. Here's a roundup of statements, tweets, and other posting by lawmakers who fought so hard to pass Castle Doctrine this year.

Governor Tom Corbett has signed Pennsylvania Castle Doctrine legislation into law. This common-sense measure permits law-abiding citizens to use force, including deadly force, against an attacker in their home and any place where they have a legal right to be.